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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 221.58 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 221.58 and 87.08 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 221.58 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/221.58 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 221.58 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 19,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294.08/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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